Day 30 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 2, Week 5: CHEST, SHOULDERS & TRICEPS, AB RIPPER X

O M G.

O M G. Seriously.

I have never ever worked my chest, shoulders & triceps so hard in my life. I've never done so many push-ups either. I've never even done 3 consecutive push-ups (not the knee kind) in my life. WOWWIE. What a work out.

So I guess this is part of the "Muscle Confusion" that P90X is known for. I've never done this session before, so I was quite surprised. But, I forced myself to try each and every set even if it made me topple over. The slow push-ups killed it. But it was awesome! The set of reps when you "pour" the weight? Killer. I can't wait to try this again next week.

AB Ripper X is beginning to be my friend. I think I can do every single move but not at the same pace as Tony does. So I just pause or rewind to catch up. I find this helps a lot because they tend to Bring It and I'm just not there yet.

My diet continues to be terrible. That's what happens when you have a future husband who love to cook for you. :) I love what he makes that's why it's so bad. lol. Portion control and Bring it. :)

Day 20 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1, Week 3: Legs & Back, AB Ripper X

Today was my day off. Finally got in a full 8 hours (or even more) of sleep. I spent the beginning of my day with my Hubbie-to-be. Rested some more (I think I nap too much), and then he left for work. Which left me time to work out.

I don't know about yah'll but I can't work out if someone is watching me. Me and my FH use to workout together but our schedules are so messed up that it we just ended up doing our own thing. So when the cat's away, it's time for P90X!

Legs & Back went very, very well. I increased the resistance in the bands and used the more heavier ones. Much, much better and I definitely felt the burn.

I guess my overall goal with my legs is to tone them. In addition to my arms, and tummy, I feel my legs are up there with the worst parts of my body. I inherited them so it's my mom's fault. Haha. Remember Britney Spear's prior to her toned body (the first time?) well, those are my legs.

So the calf raises (OUCH!) will help as well with all the lunges. I just hope the size of my butt doesn't decrease because that's one of the things I do like. Haha.

Ab Ripper X... I didn't really feel like Bringing It today so I just did at least 10 of each set but I did do the 40 reps of the Mason Balls (is that what its called? can't remember).

Recovery Week just around the corner! And THEN.. PHASE 2!

Day 12 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1, Week 2: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

During Phase 1, my body is adjusting to all the strenuous activity and by Week 3 (Which is right around the corner!) I'll be able to hang with every single set and every single rep. Yay!

I think this was the main reason to my muscle soreness last week. I couldn't even bend to sit down after Yoga X. As of right now, I'm not feeling anything except muscle twitching every now and then. :)

Legs & Back this week was awesome. I did every single set and maxed out on my reps.

Ab Ripper X is progressing! I did every single set as well and took breaks and did every single rep! :)

I'm so happy with my progress although my body doesn't quite look the way I want it to (well, it's only almost been 2 weeks!) but I feel great! I'm starting to fit into some of my old clothes so that makes me happy!

Work is killing my diet!

Diet:
Breakfast: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Water (it was to-go, running late! no excuse!)
Lunch: Taco Salad from Carl's JR (I know, gross but it was the only place close to work!), I didn't eat the shell.
Dinner: Steamed Rice and mongolian beef 1/2 cup.

Okay. Gotta go to bed!

Day 10 of P90X

P90X: Lean Phase 1, Week 2 Shoulders & Arms

I had a really freaken long day today but I was able to get out a little early so I rested a bit and then hit P90X. I probably did max reps on each set so I was pretty happy. I even attempted the Bonus Round but my arms were burning by the end of it. Ab Ripper X was killer as well and I did every single set but struggle with completely the entire 25 reps. BUT I did do at least 15 reps.

Diet:
Breakfast: Half a slice of peanut butter sandwich on white :(
Snack: Granola Bar
Lunch: Turkey, Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette Salad
Dinner: Two pieces of Futomaki and Rainbow Sushi and the yummiest Teriyaki Chicken Wrap.
Drink: Water only.

Day 03 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1 Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X

WOW!

I've done the Shoulders & Arms before. It was right after trying on Wedding Gowns and I hated, hated, HATED the way my arms looked. My FH said that the #1 comment he gets from Brides when he takes his pictures is they hate how their arms look in the photos or they tell him to shoot them in a way that hides their arms. Unless you wear a bolero or jacket, hiding your arms is unavoidable. So I really hope I'll be able to tighten up my arms without adding on bulk.

But this session I had it in my mind already that I was going to BRING IT. I tried my best to do 15 reps each and I did! The "Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks" were killer and burned like hell but I enjoyed the pain! No Pain No Gain, right? My bicep muscle was twitching a little! Good workout!

Oh boy, Ab Ripper X. Ab Ripper X will be the death of me! Now I know why most of the P90X Grads have beautifully ripped stomachs. 15 minutes of intensive crunches working out all the abdominal muscles. I think Tony said it was about 300 crunches? Out of the 300 I think I only did a little more than half. I tried to at least do 10 of whatever they were doing and rest and then get back into it if possible. Maybe in a month I'll be able to hang the whole 15 minutes? I hope so!!

I haven't put any stats up yet. What is a fitness blog without before pictures, weights and measurements? I'll put them up maybe after Phase 1 or sooner. Don't worry, I'll do it. I promise.

Diet:
Breakfast: I had a piece of Toast with Strawberry Jam ( I know. I gotta work on it!)
Lunch: The FH and I went to have Sushi. I had a Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box :( I didn't eat the entire meal though!
Dinner: My parents came home (finally) from the Casino and brought home a variety of Chinese Food. I had some Chicken Fried Rice, and Mongolian Beef (soo good but so bad!) and water.
After Workout Snack: Water and an apple.

I really need diet discipline!

Yoga tomorrow!